July-August 2026

This issue of Almond Facts highlights how Blue Diamond is strengthening the cooperative for long-term success through strategic investments, operational improvements, and expanded market opportunities for growers. Readers will find updates on the revised July 2026 almond crop estimate, Blue Diamond’s international brand presence at the World Cup Digital Village, market and advocacy developments, and the milestone achievement of GRAS status for almond hull powder, opening new possibilities for value-added uses. The issue also celebrates the next generation of agriculture through Foundation scholarships, leadership development, and stories that showcase the cooperative’s ongoing commitment to innovation, grower success, and the future of California almonds.